Problem after a tune-up, confused and frustrated... Options

[Alchemist_57]

Ok, here's the deal: my celi's about to hit 99k miles, so i figured i'd go ahead and replace the fuel filter, spark plugs, plug wires, and change the oil.

Got everything done. And it was done by the book; i have a Haynes repair manual (and some common sense). The plugs were torqued and the wires aren't touching or crossed.

After i gave everything a once-over and started her up, she started vibrating really bad. I mean the whole chassis was shaking. I tried to see how it drove, but didn't get far. It lags on power. And when u rev it up, when it settles to idle it nearly cuts out. I looked under the hood. The engine was shuddering and was idling roughly. I kept thinking,"fuel injector not firing""plug not sparking". I dunno the problem. All i kno is that it's vibrating waay too much.

Another observation: The cat converter was turning RED HOT. I mean, i've never seen something like that, except on a semi's turbocharger. So i shut it off, worried that i'd melt the oxygen sensors.

If anyone has some advice or expertise, i'd appreciate it.

FYI: I used Bosch's plug wire set 4 my car. And i used Bosch Platinum +4 plugs.

~bob

[soulshadow]

Sounds like you did something wrong installing the spark plugs. Make sure you add some Silicone grease to the tips and some plug grease to the threads. Then reinstall them again. It could be bad connection to the plugs and the dizzy. Are u sure your fuel filter is working? It isn't leaking gas now is it?